The visual archive

The book.
The art.
The movement.

One novel moved from the page into schools, Parliament and public conversation. This is the human record around it.

Genuine cover of Cut Flowers by Aneeta Prem MBE — First published 2016Illustrated by Robyn Neild

The book in public life

A launch with a purpose beyond celebration.

The House of Commons launch was hosted by Nicky Morgan, then Education Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities. Miriam Margolyes wrote the foreword and joined Aneeta Prem at the separate Reed Smith launch.

Aneeta Prem MBE with Nicky Morgan holding Cut Flowers at the House of Commons launch — House of Commons · June 2016Aneeta Prem with Nicky Morgan

Miriam Margolyes OBE and Aneeta Prem MBE holding Cut Flowers at Reed Smith — Foreword · Reed Smith launchMiriam Margolyes and Aneeta PremRead the foreword →

Miriam Margolyes OBE, Aneeta Prem MBE and students holding Cut Flowers — Young people at the launchThe book meets its readers

Aneeta Prem MBE and Baroness Hayman holding Cut Flowers — Education and public lifePublic support for prevention

Young readers holding copies of Cut Flowers — Where the book belongsIn young people’s hands

FGM specialist midwife Georgina Sosa speaking at the Cut Flowers launch — Georgina SosaClinical safeguarding expertise

Chloe Smith and Aneeta Prem holding copies of Cut Flowers — Support for preventionA visible stand

Supporters holding copies of Cut Flowers — Readers and supportersA movement around a story

The story in ink

Friendship turns voices into song.

Robyn Neild’s original illustrations move with the story: from an ordinary summer, through performance, towards public action.

Children playing beside the sea in an original Cut Flowers illustration — An ordinary summer

Katie at the keyboard while Sophia sings in an original Cut Flowers illustration — Friendship finds a song

Sophia performing on stage in an original Cut Flowers illustration — A voice reaches an audience

The young campaigners at a public event in an original Cut Flowers illustration — The story becomes action

A speaker addressing an audience in an original Cut Flowers illustration — Education in action

Original Cut Flowers illustration representing writing, family and public work — Purpose takes many forms

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The movement continues

A small badge with a public message.

The Red Triangle Badge makes opposition to FGM/C visible. Wearing it can begin a conversation; purchasing it supports Freedom Charity’s prevention education and safeguarding work.

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Story becomes action

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The book.The art.The movement.

A launch with a purpose beyond celebration.

Friendship turns voices into song.

A small badge with a public message.

Put the book in a reader’s hands.

The book.
The art.
The movement.